1000 Islands Palaces & Palisades Cruise: A Canadian Signature Experience + Dockside Buffet Lunch Included!

Passports are NOT required for this day trip.​
Please note this is a long day! Total duration is 11-13 hours depending on your pickup location!
Set sail for one of Ontario’s most breathtaking waterways with our 1000 Islands Cruise & Dockside Buffet Experience. This year, we’re elevating your day in the Islands with a delicious new addition — a lovely buffet lunch right on the waterfront in Rockport before we board our scenic cruise.

Before stepping onto the boat, you’ll enjoy a buffet lunch at the Island View Restaurant on the dock, just steps from the St. Lawrence River. Please note this is a simple buffet, see the menu at the bottom of the page and there will be options for vegetarians. 

After lunch, we board for our spectacular 2-hour cruise through the heart of the world-famous 1000 Islands. Sit back and relax as we glide past magnificent waterfront mansions, historic landmarks, and tiny island cottages scattered across the sparkling St. Lawrence River. With live commentary sharing stories of Boldt Castle, Millionaires’ Row, and the region’s fascinating history, this is sightseeing at its finest. Come hungry, bring your camera, and get ready for a day filled with flavour and fabulous river views!

Tour Dates

1-Day Tour
Sat May 30, 2026
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Sat Jun 13, 2026
Thu Jun 18, 2026 **CANCELLED**
Sun Jun 21, 2026
Wed Jun 24, 2026
Tue Jun 30, 2026
Sat Jul 4, 2026
​Sat Jul 11, 2026
​Thu Aug 6, 2026

Price

$179 per person
All prices are per person, in Canadian dollars. All taxes and tips are included!

Pickup Locations

9:15 AM Mississauga McDonalds  Hurontario & Courtney Park Drive
9:50 AM York Mills Station
10:15 AM Scarborough Town Centre
10:50 Whitby Carpool Lot Hwy 401 & Brock St S
To book over the phone
​please call (866) 208-2950

Inclusions

  • Round trip transportation from the Toronto area to Rockport on a highway motorcoach with a washroom and WiFi.
  • One ticket for the 2-hour "Palaces & Palisades" narrated boat cruise through the 1000 Islands.
  • All-you-can-eat buffet lunch at Island View Restaurant in Rockport included. 
  • Morning and evening breaks at highway rest areas on the way to and from the 1000 Islands Region.
  • Escorted tour with ShortTrips.ca tour director available during tour. 
  • All tips & taxes included.

Approximate Return Times

  • Whitby 8:45 PM
  • Scarborough 9:15 PM
  • York Mills Station 9:35 PM
  • Mississauga 10:05 PM

Deposits, Payments, Cancellations & Refunds

  • 100% full refund if you cancel at least 7 days before the trip departure date. 
  • Sorry but no refunds if cancellation is received less then 7 days before trip departure date. 
  • You can transfer your seat to anyone else you know, up to the time of departure without penalty. 

Travelling With Children

  • Children 10+ are welcome on this tour. Price is the same as adults. 

Dockside Buffet Lunch at Island View Restaurant

Our menu is as follows! Due to the nature of this dining experience, we regret we’re unable to accommodate substitutions or special dietary requests. Guests are invited to enjoy whatever appeals to them from the selection provided, see menu below.
Appetizers:
3 salads: Mixed Greens with 1000 Islands Dressing, Edamame Vegetable Salad, Carrot & Raisin Salad
Entrees:
Herb Roasted Chicken drumsticks, Meatballs, Spinach and Cheese Tortellini, Poached White Fish
Sides:
Roasted Potatoes, Seasonal Vegetables, Steamed Spicy Cabbage, Rice, Tartar Sauce, Dessert Square, Coffee & Tea